Rethinking Social Communication:
How Simple Shifts Can Strengthen Your Connection with Autistic Individuals You know that trying to change autistic communication isn’t...
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MAKING SENSE OF AUTISM
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Staci Neustadt
Nov 62 min read
Susan’s Journey to Self-Understanding & Advocacy
Imagine spending years trying to connect with the people around you, only to feel like you’re speaking a different language. Now, imagine...
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Staci Neustadt
Oct 302 min read
Finding the Balance: Compassion and Accountability in Supporting Autistic Children
As caregivers, therapists, and educators, we often feel torn between compassion and setting firm boundaries when supporting autistic...
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Staci Neustadt
Oct 231 min read
Building on Autistic Strengths
As parents, therapists, and educators, it's easy to get caught up in what an autistic individual can’t do based on typical development...
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Staci Neustadt
Oct 161 min read
Why Saying "No" Can Lead to Meltdowns
........and What You Can Do Instead If you're working with or raising an autistic child, you've probably noticed how a simple "no" can...
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Staci Neustadt
Oct 91 min read
Honoring All Communication
Why AAC Isn’t Just a Backup: Honoring All Forms of Communication.. When we think of communication, many of us focus on spoken language....
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Staci Neustadt
Oct 21 min read
Beyond the Activity:
Connecting Autistic Learning to Real-World Goals As therapists, we often pour our energy into creating engaging and fun activities for...
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Staci Neustadt
Sep 251 min read
Bridging the Gap
Understanding Autistic Communication Differences and Misunderstandings Have you ever had a conversation where it felt like you and the...
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Staci Neustadt
Sep 182 min read
Exploring Motivation in Autistic Individuals
Susan often talks about how motivation is essential when it comes to supporting autistic individuals: identifying their motivation....
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Staci Neustadt
Sep 111 min read
The Missing Signal To Asking For Breaks
Have you ever wondered why some autistic individuals don’t ask for a break—even when they’re clearly overwhelmed? It’s not just about...
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Staci Neustadt
Sep 41 min read
Empowering Autistics: Making Decisions through Choices, Shared Control, and Problem-Solving
Are you confident in the choices you offer your autistic clients, or do you find yourself second-guessing? Making decisions can be...
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Staci Neustadt
Aug 281 min read
Fishing for Friends: How to Use Special Interests to Build Meaningful Connections
Have you ever tried to connect with someone but ended up talking about something they clearly didn't care about? It's frustrating, right?...
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Staci Neustadt
Aug 211 min read
Unlocking the Secrets of Non-Verbal Communication in Autism
As a teacher or therapist, have you ever felt like you're missing something crucial when interacting with your autistic students or...
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Staci Neustadt
Aug 141 min read
Understanding Elopement in Autistic Children: Exploring the Why and How
Elopement, or the sudden act of running away, is a behavior that many parents and therapists with autistic children face. It's not just...
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Staci Neustadt
Aug 81 min read
Transform Your School Year: 2 Game-Changing Strategies for Success!
Imagine starting the new school year with two simple strategies that could completely transform your classroom dynamics and make a world...
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Staci Neustadt
Jul 312 min read
Navigating Control: Understanding Demanding Autistic Kids
Today, we’re diving into a topic that many parents of autistic children and professionals find challenging: dealing with demanding...
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Staci Neustadt
Jul 241 min read
Understanding Transitions Through the Autistic Lens: Strategies for Support
"When it comes to transition, if I have to shift from doing something like watching (visual) to language (listening/talking) because...
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Staci Neustadt
Jul 171 min read
Understanding Your Autistic Child: How Parental Expectations Impact Behavior
As loving and caring parents, it's natural to feel upset and frustrated when challenging behaviors arise. We want to help our children...
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Staci Neustadt
Jul 101 min read
Listen To Who I Am
I have seen it firsthand. When I work with a client whose family accepts their child's differences in communication and unique interests...
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Staci Neustadt
Jul 31 min read
Teaching Give and Take: Building Strong Relationships
As human beings, we all want to feel connected with others. Our mission is to help you connect with autistic individuals through...
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